Exploring the social and cultural dimensions of early Christianity is academically and theologically challenging and is deeply affecting the way I approach scripture and incorporate its meaning into my life as a Christian.

When I started, I was skeptical whether an online class could replicate what happens
face-to-face in the classroom. My experience is that the online community is just as
tight as the on-campus community.

Phillips students Jinx Barber, Josh Bell and Grant Ragsdale sing and perform Ragsdale's arrangement of "They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love." This arrangement was originally played for a chapel service on February 17, 2015. (Published with permission from Ragsdale).

Aaron is a Phillips Alumna and is the Director of Admissions and Student Services at Phillips. Her reflection is based on 1 Corinthians 13: 1-8a and 13. She begins her homily with a Creek song, "Vnokeckvt Omecicen" (shortened translation "giving with love").

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